Creole Beef and Rice

8 Servings
¼ pound country sausage
¼ pound ground beef
1 cup celery, chopped (about 1-2 stalks)
1 onion, chopped
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, more or less to taste
1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
2 14 oz. cans canned stewed tomatoes
1 12 ounce vegetable juice, spicy
1 ½ cups frozen okra (optional)

Brown meat with onion, celery and Cajun seasoning, stir frequently. Add remaining ingredients. Add 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 20-30 minutes.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 331 Calories from Fat 64
Percent Total Calories From:
Fat 19% Protein 14% Carb. 66%
Nutrient Amount per % Daily
Serving Value
Total Fat 7 g 11%
Saturated Fat 3 g 13%
Cholesterol 23 mg 8%
Sodium 736 mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 55 g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1 g 5%
Protein 12 g
Vitamin A 29% Vitamin C 62% Iron 22%

(Source: Utah State University Food Storage Cooking School—Low and Hendricks, USU Extension, Salt Lake County, 1/1999, pg. 111. Copies may be made for individual and non-profit use as long as Utah State University Extension credit appears on each page.)